The Hong Kong Peru Free Trade Agreement is now in force. Duties on 98.3% of Peru’s tariff lines will go, and 150+ services sectors open to Hong Kong firms.
Hong Kong holding companies in groups above EUR 750 million now face a 15% minimum tax, top-up tax notifications and mandatory e-filing through the IRD portals.
Hong Kong’s economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026. AI-driven exports and firm household spending led officials to raise the full-year outlook to 3.5–4.5%.
Hong Kong led 2025 global IPOs, raising US$37.4B via 119 listings—a 231% surge showing strong capital market revival for firms, reflecting renewed market vigor.
Hong Kong Maintains Top 4 Position in Global Shipping Centre Index Hooray for Hong Kong! It’s managed to secured fourth place in the 2026 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for transportation and logistics. The city scored 80.87 points, ranking behind Singapore, Shanghai, and London,…
International Trade Helps Hong Kong Climb to No. 2 in Global Competitiveness Hong Kong has climbed to second place in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, marking its third straight year of improvement and its highest ranking since 2019. Government Efficiency and Infrastructure Lead Performance The city’s strong performance was driven by high scores in government…
Hong Kong Seeks New Growth Opportunities in Central Asia Hong Kong will lead a trade delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in June as the city looks to expand international trade opportunities beyond its traditional markets. The visit is expected to strengthen business partnerships and create new opportunities for economic development across Central Asia. According to==…
Hong Kong Climbs to be One of Top 5 Global Trading Entities Amid Challenging Conditions Hong Kong is now the world’s fifth-largest merchandise trading entity, according to the latest Global Trade Outlook & Statistics report released by the World Trade Organization for 2025. The city rose two places compared to the previous year in the…